And the Brazil star revealed he quit Spanish champions Atletico Madrid to play under the Portuguese boss at Stamford Bridge.

Left-back Luis arrived last month in a £15.8million deal, fresh from winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final with ­unfancied Atletico.

He has now teamed up with ­compatriots Oscar, Ramires, Willian and Lucas Piazon at the Blues .

The 28-year-old said: ­“Chelsea are setting out to win ­everything this season – we have a top-quality team here.

“You can tell that the players are all friends with one another, and that has helped me to adapt here. I had a very good reception and ­everyone is very modest. I am crazy about being able to play in the Premier League.

“It is the only league in the world where there are five teams with equal chances of competing for the title.

“England is the ideal place for me – and Chelsea is the best team.

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“Being able to work with Jose Mourinho weighed heavily in my decision to join the club. I am ­fulfilling a dream in being here.

“I have spent nine years in Spain, playing for Real Madrid’s B team, Deportivo La Coruna and Atletico. I have a lot of happy memories.

“But Spanish football is similar to the Brazilian game in many ways, so I wanted a change of scene.

“There are five Brazilian players at Chelsea and I couldn’t have had a better welcome. I am working hard to adapt my game, not only to stars like Eden Hazard, but the entire team – and to win my place in the starting XI.”

West Ham and QPR were also keen to sign the ex-Barcelona and Inter Milan star on a free, but Eto’o wants ­Champions League football.

Ajax director of football Marc Overmars said: “Samuel strikes me as very keen. He is fit and highly motivated to perform. It’s important for us to get an experienced player, and it would be fantastic to get Eto’o.”